What was the most important reason why many railroad companies were interested in owning the indian territory’s coal mining companies?
a.
tribal land could be bought and sold for a profit.
b.
coal from mines could be used to fuel locomotives.
c.
companies could profit by leasing mining land to tribes.
d.
mines could be located near valuable water supplies.

Read the passage below. which of these statements describes the problem with including this passage as part of an explanatory essay? passage: the neolithic revolution changed everything for humans. before the n.r., you couldn't even plant food. i know you want to hear more, don't even deny it! o a. the tone is too dull and does not include a hook to keep the reader interested. o b. the tone is too objective and does not show the author's opinion. o c. the tone is too transitional and does not stay focused on one topic. o d. the tone is too informal and does not use appropriate vocabulary. surmit